China’s first prosecution for rogue ozone-killer gases – but much more needs to be done
For the first time, China has prosecuted a company for the illegal use of a dangerous ozone-depleting gas in its products
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China’s rogue emissions of banned CFC-11 could delay recovery of ozone layer
Rogue emissions of CFC-11 in China could still significantly delay recovery of the Earth’s ozone layer
New atmospheric study pinpoints large-scale CFC-11 emissions in eastern China
A new study scientifically confirms the origins of large-scale emissions of the banned super-pollutant CFC-11 in eastern China, finding 40-60 per cent or more of the global emissions increase since 2012 can be attributed to this region
Montreal Protocol takes steps to crack down on illegal ozone-killer CFCs
The 30th Meeting of the Parties (MoP30) to the Montreal Protocol closed in Ecuador, with a decision on immediate next steps to understand and address CFC-11 emissions. We commend the sense of urgency and commitment expressed by the Parties in taking immediate action to respond to the unexpected emissions of CFC-11
Montreal Protocol takes steps to crack down on illegal ozone-killer CFCs
The 30th Meeting of the Parties (MoP30) to the Montreal Protocol closed with a decision on immediate next steps to understand and address CFC-11 emissions. EIA commends the sense of urgency and commitment expressed by the Parties in taking immediate action to respond to the unexpected emissions of CFC-11
Illegal ozone-killer CFCs a major threat requiring swift action from the Montreal Protocol
Following our shocking evidence that unexplained emissions of the ozone-destroying chemical CFC-11 in the atmosphere were the result of its illegal production and use in China, on the eve of the 30th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol in Ecuador we have released new data on China’s illegal CFC-11 crisis